Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward transforming how disease is detected, prevented and treated, with the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi Biobank, a platform that connects biological samples with genomic, lifestyle and clinical data to enable earlier action and more personalised care.
Eli Lilly and Company has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Foundayo (orforglipron) for adults with obesity, or overweight with weight-related medical problems.
Kanoo Ventures, part of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and a strategic investor in the specialised healthcare investment fund managed by Esterad Bank, has announced that its Chairman Nabeel Kanoo visited The Eye Infirmary’s main centre in the Seef District.
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focused on aviation, logistics and real estate, has welcomed a new distribution facility by Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics (HCHL) at its Logistics District.
As the UAE experiences seasonal rainfall this week, LEAD Development is spotlighting the advanced water management system at Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating how well-designed infrastructure can transform natural conditions into long-term environmental and community value.
Egypt’s medical tourism is booming, fuelled by improved healthcare services and quality care. In 2025, revenues surged 76.67% from 2024, reaching approximately $3.7 million, marking a significant breakthrough in the sector
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached a major milestone in restoring degraded land, announcing the rehabilitation of one million hectares under the Saudi Green Initiative, demonstrating that large-scale land restoration is achievable even in some of the world’s most water-scarce environments.
Scientists at the University of California have developed a new method to treat blood cancers by reprogramming immune cells directly inside the patient’s body, rather than extracting and processing them in a laboratory, said a report.
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has set up a task force comprising 16 strategic partners involved in pharmaceutical and logistics supply chains across the UAE, including drug manufacturers, medical warehouses, storage facilities and logistics providers.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with MBRGI and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), has announced a major new $300 million partnership to help save 3 million children from malnutrition.
